Indiana 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 248 — Driving privilege cards.

Last action — Senator Walker K added as coauthor

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that an individual who is an Indiana resident and cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card to obtain driving privileges. Sets forth the requirements to obtain a driving privilege card. Provides that a driving privilege card may not be used as identification for any state or federal purpose other than to confer driving privileges, for the purpose of voting, or to verify employment. Requires an individual who holds a driving privilege card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle operated by the individual who holds the driving privilege card in the amount required by law. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not disclose certain information unless presented with a lawful court order or judicial warrant. Requires an applicant for a driving privilege card or driving privilege card renewal to sign up for selective service. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senator Walker K added as coauthor

  2. Senator Ford Jon added as coauthor

  3. Senators Bohacek and Walker G added as coauthors

  4. Committee report: do pass adopted; reassigned to Committee on Appropriations

  5. Senator Qaddoura added as coauthor

  6. Senator Donato added as coauthor

  7. Senators Bassler and Alting added as coauthors

  8. Senator Messmer added as coauthor

  9. Senator Rogers added as third author

  10. Senator Niezgodski added as second author

  11. First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

  12. Authored by Senator Doriot

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 248 do?
Provides that an individual who is an Indiana resident and cannot provide proof of identity and lawful status in the United States may apply for a driving privilege card to obtain driving privileges. Sets forth the requirements to obtain a driving privilege card. Provides that a driving privilege card may not be used as identification for any state or federal purpose other than to confer driving privileges, for the purpose of voting, or to verify employment. Requires an individual who holds a driving privilege card and operates a motor vehicle to verify and continuously maintain financial responsibility on any motor vehicle operated by the individual who holds the driving privilege card in the amount required by law. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not disclose certain information unless presented with a lawful court order or judicial warrant. Requires an applicant for a driving privilege card or driving privilege card renewal to sign up for selective service. Makes conforming amendments. Makes technical corrections.
Who sponsors SB 248?
SB 248 is sponsored by Kyle Walker (Republican), Greg Walker (Republican), Mike Bohacek (Republican), Fady Qaddoura (Democrat), Stacey Donato (Republican), Ron Alting (Republican), Eric Bassler (Republican), Mark Messmer, Linda Rogers (Republican), David Niezgodski (Democrat), Blake Doriot (Republican), and J.D. Ford (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 248?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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